Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 82% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (32KM) | 17KM | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (16KM) | 8KM | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.16 (8KM) | 5.20KM | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (2.25KM) | 1.75KM | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (7KM) | 3.74KM | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (5.52KM) | 3.32KM | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (15KM) | 14KM | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (4.39KM) | 2.02KM | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (3.88KM) | 1.81KM | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 (3.46KM) | 1.23KM | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (18KM) | 27KM | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.86 (5.58KM) | 2.45KM | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.54 (3.01KM) | 1.12KM | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 96% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,276 (2,487KM) | 1,508KM | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,122 (2,187KM) | 852KM | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (213KM) | 335KM | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €841 (1,640KM) | 627KM | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €690 (1,346KM) | 450KM | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (154KM) | 100KM | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (89KM) | 32KM | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €775 (1,511KM) | 610KM | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €212 (412KM) | 248KM | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (27KM) | 32KM | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (22KM) | 10KM | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 28% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (166KM) | 77KM | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (83KM) | 93KM | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (163KM) | 140KM | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (237KM) | 80KM | + 196% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 48% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,982 (50,654KM) | 37,000KM | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (3.37KM) | 3.33KM | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (97KM) | 50KM | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 30% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (18KM) | 9KM | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (24KM) | 30KM | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (63KM) | 50KM | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (10KM) | 14KM | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (7KM) | 7KM | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (7KM) | 3.87KM | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (3.71KM) | 1.39KM | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (4.24KM) | 2.35KM | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (48KM) | 15KM | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 37% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (91KM) | 23KM | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (47KM) | 15KM | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (141KM) | 31KM | + 349% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (121KM) | 64KM | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (21KM) | 15KM | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (6KM) | 3.90KM | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (8KM) | 5.99KM | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €415 (809KM) | 924KM | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (0.49KM) | 0.80KM | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (77KM) | 56KM | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (14KM) | 6KM | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 437 prices entered by 81 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 62% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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